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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,049.92, 46,950.14 and 23,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,049.92, 46,950.14 and 23,975.14 is: 33,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,049.92 : 46,950.14 = 23,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,049.92/46,950.14 = 23,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,049.92x = 46,950.14 × 23,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,049.92x = 1,125,636,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,636,179.52/34,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,058.41

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